Performance & Capability in the 2018 Kia Sorento:

When it comes to performance, there are three available engine options in the 2018 Sorento lineup. A 2.4-liter DOHC inline-four features standard, serving up 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, while the LX V6, EX V6, SX, and SX Unlimited trims all offer a 3.3-liter V6 rated at 290 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque. There is another engine, found in the EX 2.0T, a 2.0-liter Turbocharged inline-four serving up a rewarding 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. While front wheel drive (FWD) is standard across the lineup, Dynamax™ all-wheel drive (AWD) is available on all trims aside from the base L trim. A Sportmatic™ Sports Shifter features throughout the lineup.

Tech & Convenience Features in the 2018 Kia Sorento:

When it comes to family driving, it really is what's on the inside that counts—of course we mean tech, convenience, and comfort. With Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ standard on the EX 2.0T trim and above, your favorite tunes are right at your fingertips, and if you go with the SX or SX Limited trims, your music will sound concert-quality coming through the Infinity® 10-Speaker Surround Sound Audio System with Clari-Fi™ technology and a Subwoofer. A rear camera display is standard equipment at all trims, as is Bluetooth® connectivity and Remote Keyless Entry. Other convenience features, such as Rear Parking Assist System (RPAS), Blind-Spot Detection (BSD) System, or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are available on the LX V6 and standard from the EX 2.0T trim up.

Which
Kia Sorento Model Should I Buy?

While
we can't answer that question for you directly, we can give you a quick rundown
of the seven trim levels offered by the 2018 Kia Sorento, so you can make your
way to that decision more easily:

2018
Sorento L: The base L trim is well equipped, offering standard a
potent engine, a standard rearview camera, and Bluetooth® capability. The
optional third-row is not available on this trim.

2018
Sorento LX: If you're looking for the optional third-row of seating,
this is where you'll find it. This trim also adds some amenities, such as
convenient USB 2.1 charger ports.

2018
Sorento LX V6: As you might expect, this trim replaces the previous
engine with a 3.3-liter V6, capable of 290 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of
torque. It offers mostly the same equipment found on the LX, though there are
some features available on this trim that aren't offered at the LX trim. While
the third-row seating is optional on the LX, the LX V6 makes it
standard.

2018
Sorento EX 2.0T: Third-row seating is unavailable on this trim. The
UVO 7.0-inch Touchscreen Display, however, is offered standard, where
previously it was only an option (except for base L trim). Apple CarPlay™ and
Android Auto™ join the lineup as standard on this trim, too.

2018
Sorento EX V6: Keeping most of the features found on the previous
trim, the aforementioned V6 engine also found on the LX V6 is the powerplant
inside this trim.

2018
Sorento SX: At this penultimate trim, the UVO System with
Voice-Command Navigation and an 8.0-incgh Color Touchscreen Display supplants
the previous UVO system. That's perfect, because this trim also makes the
Inifitny® Premium 10-Speaker Surround Sound System standard, which is
unavailable on the previous trims.

Get
to Know the Kia Sorento at Jenkis Kia of Ocala

Drivers
here in the Ocala area on the hunt for a reliable family SUV will find a lot to
love in the 2018 Kia Sorento. Since the Kia Sorento offers an available
third-row of seating, it seats between five to seven passengers, making it
possible to compete with the more expensive and generally less fuel-efficient
Full-Size SUVs, despite slotting as a Mid-Size SUV itself. The 2018 Kia Sorento
gives Ocala drivers and their neighbors out in The Villages, Lady Lake, and
Leesburg, FL a reliable family SUV option that delivers big in terms of
features and tech, while still remaining affordable.